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  I'm not sure why Android fans are so evangelistic that they want to convert the scarce few stalwarts of alternatives.

I can build an app for Android and have it live with the least amount of hassle, pain and blind rage that is no where near the comparison to what accompanies launching on the Windows Phone or on the iPhone.

I'd order the ease of deployment for new apps by platform as so :

  * BlackBerry
  * Android
  * Windows Phone
  * The third circle of hell
  * Jimmy's app store
  * iPhone

"least amount of hassle, pain and blind rage" - I find that comical. My short experience doing android development has been nothing short of a headache which I eventually rage quit, but more power to you if you find it easy.

My condolences :)

Don't think of this as a ridiculous idea, but have you tried your hand at BB apps? The sheer volume of rubbish apps on BB AppWorld can be at least partly be attributed to the ease of entry. If anything I'd encourage anyone to please create some quality work over there. You may find a fanbase.

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